CN104968851B - Washing machine and its control method - Google Patents

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CN104968851B
CN104968851B CN201380071632.0A CN201380071632A CN104968851B CN 104968851 B CN104968851 B CN 104968851B CN 201380071632 A CN201380071632 A CN 201380071632A CN 104968851 B CN104968851 B CN 104968851B
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孙慈禧
李维真
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Abstract

Disclose a kind of washing machine.The washing machine includes:For sensing the sensing unit of various inputs;For the output unit for the mode of operation for showing washing machine;To show the door display unit of light pattern at being arranged in;For storing the memory of multiple input information corresponding to multiple orders;And whether controller, the input that the controller is used to determine to sense when sensing unit senses outside input match with any one in input information and are controlled in response to the input information matched so that at least one in output unit and door display unit is driven.

Description

Washing machine and its control method
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of washing machine and its control method.
Background technology
Generally, clothes treatment device includes washing machine, dryer and cleaning and dryer.
Washing machine is a kind of perform cleaning using water, cleaning agent and mechanical action, rinse and drying is with from clothing such as clothing The equipment that clothes and bedding remove pollutant.Washing machine is categorized into:Top loader washing machine, in top-loaded formula washing machine, The roller for wherein placing clothing rotates around vertical axes;Or front loading washing machine, in anterior loaded type washing machine, its The middle roller for placing clothing rotates around trunnion axis.
Dryer is to supply hot-air to clothes to be dried with the equipment of drying clothes., will be to be dried in dryer Clothes be incorporated into rotating cylinder and hot-air or cold air be fed in roller with drying clothes.
Cleaning and dryer are that have cleaning function and the equipment both drying function., will in cleaning and dryer Clothing such as clothes is incorporated into rotating cylinder and selects desired function to clean or dry clothing.
Clothes treatment device can have door to open and close the roller of wherein placement clothing such as clothes.Current In busy life, the remaining time that washing machine provides cleaning operation is important.For being configured to be intuitively user The washing machine for providing the remaining time of cleaning operation has carried out various researchs.
The content of the invention
Technical problem
Washing for the progress extent of cleaning operation can be intuitively being provided the user it is an object of the invention to provide a kind of Clothing machine and its control method.
The solution of problem
One aspect of the present invention it is possible to above and other purpose is realized by providing a kind of following washing machine, should Washing machine includes:For sensing the sensing unit of various inputs;For the output unit for the mode of operation for showing washing machine;Arrangement To show the door display unit of light pattern at door;For storing the memory of multiple input information corresponding to multiple orders; And controller, whether the input that the controller is used to determine to sense when sensing unit senses outside input is with inputting in information Any one matching and in response to the input information of matching come control so that in output unit and door display unit at least one It is individual to be driven.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a kind of control method of washing machine, this method include:Sensing is outside defeated Enter;When sensing outside input, it is determined that the outside input sensed whether with it is any in multiple pre-stored input information One matching;And when outside input with input information in any one match when, the input information based on matching and with two The mode that person selects one makes output unit and door display unit unlatching/closing show cleaning information.
The advantageous effects of the present invention
In washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method, cleaning can be intuitively being provided the user The progress extent of operation.
In washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method, door display unit is shown in the edge of door The progress extent of cleaning operation.Therefore, though when user with preset distance away from washing machine when, user remains able to easily examine Look into the progress extent of cleaning operation.
In washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method, it is capable of the posture or voice of discriminating user And order correspondingly is performed, thus user can easily check progress extent or the remaining time of cleaning operation.
, can be by sensing external movement or outer in washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method Portion's voice and operate a display unit or terminate the operation of door display unit and intuitively feeling washing machine so as to user Through correctly sensing the order sent by user.
In washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method, door display unit is arranged in the central portion of door Sentence using text either picture show cleaning operation progress extent or remaining time.Therefore, user can be at a distance Check correct information.
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Be combined from accompanying drawing made it is described further below, it will be more clearly understood that the present invention above and other mesh , feature and further advantage, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the perspective view for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is the block diagram for the part for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 3 to 6 is the view for the state of a control for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention;And
Fig. 7 is the flow chart for the control method for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention.
Embodiment
From the embodiment described below with reference to accompanying drawing, it will be more clearly understood that the advantages of the present invention and its implementation and Feature.However, it can be implemented the invention is not restricted to following examples but in the form of a variety of.Embodiment is provided solely for using In intactly disclose the present invention and fully provide the scope of the present invention for field those of ordinary skill of the present invention.This hair It is bright to be only limited solely by the scope of the following claims restriction.Through specification, will be indicated as much as possible using identical reference identical Or similar part.
Term " first ", " second " etc. can be used for describing various elements.However, these elements are not limited by this term System.These terms are used to be distinguished by between an element and another element.For example, in the feelings without departing from the scope of the invention Under condition, the first contact can be referred to as the second contact.In an identical manner, the second contact can be referred to as the first contact.First contact Can be two contacts rather than same contacts with the second contact.
The term used in the description of the invention is provided merely for explaining specific embodiment and being not intended to be limiting this Invention.In the specification and appended of the present invention, singulative is intended to equally include plural form, unless context It is expressly otherwise indicated.The use of mark can indicate any one of term of singulative and plural form or two kinds, And vice versa.
It will be understood that term "and/or" refer to as defined in relevant entry one or more possible combination and Including this combination.Will be further understood that, the term that uses in this manual " including (comprises or Comprising feature, entirety, step, operation, the presence of element and/or part as defined in) " representing, but it is not excluded that one Individual or a number of other feature, entirety, step, operation, element, presence or addition of part and/or its set.
Term " if " can based on context be construed as to imply that " when ... " either " ... when " or " in response to true It is fixed " or " in response to detection ".In an identical manner, phrase " it is determined that situation in " or " when detecting [defined condition Or event] when " can based on context be construed as to imply that " it is determined that when ", " in response to determine ", " detecting [regulation Condition either event] when " or " in response to detecting [defined condition or event] ".
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the example is shown in the drawings.Hereinafter, will be via Example is described as a kind of washing machine of clothes treatment device.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.It is for example, of the invention Design can apply to other clothes treatment devices, the washing machine, drying and washing machine such as with steam ejection function with And dryer.
Fig. 1 is the perspective view for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention.
With reference to figure 1, washing machine 1 according to an embodiment of the invention can include:Casing, the casing form washing machine 1 Outward appearance;And roller, the roller are rotatably provided in casing to receive clothing such as clothes.At the inner rim of roller Lifter is set so that clothing is raised and reduced according to the rotation of roller.
Casing can be provided with clothing inlet port at its anterior place, and clothing is incorporated into rolling by the clothing inlet port In cylinder.Casing can be provided with output unit 120 to show each of the mode of operation on washing machine at its anterior top Kind information.Output unit 120 can include light source such as liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED) and be washed with showing The control information of clothing machine.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Door 110 may be mounted at clothing inlet port.Door 110 can open and close clothing inlet port, and clothing draws Inbound port is the import being introduced clothing by it in roller.Door 110 can manually be manipulated by user or can be in electricity Son control is lower to be operated.Door 110 can may be rotatably coupled to casing.
Door 110 can include door display unit to show the information of the various operations on washing machine.Door display unit can To show light pattern in the edge of door 110.Door display unit can be shown on the various of washing machine in the centre of door 110 The information of operation.
Input block 130 can be arranged at the front portion of casing.In Fig. 1, input block 130 is illustrated as touching by user The mechanical button for touching to manipulate.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.Input block 130 can be used to identify voice Voice recognition sensor (not shown) or the touch-screen that is formed together with input block 120.However, embodiments of the invention Not limited to this.
Input block 130 can include light source.Input block 130 can be with the light pattern of special shape transmitting light.It is defeated Multiple light patterns can be shown by entering unit 130.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
For example, input block 130 can show annular light pattern.Annular light pattern can be divided into by input block 130 Light pattern and lower light pattern are dividually to launch upper light pattern and lower light pattern.Input block 130 can show upper half ring light Pattern and lower half annular light pattern.For example, input block 130 can be machinery or touch button.
Input block 130 can receive various control commands from user, and such as process relevant with the operation of washing machine is set Fixed, operating time setting and plan configuration.
For example, input block 130 can include rotating to select the driver plate of desired operation or touch/pushing to press Button.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Sensing unit 140 can be arranged at the front portion of casing.Sensing unit 140 can sense the close of any object or Person moves.Sensing unit 140 can measure the distance away from the object.For example, sensing unit 140 can include laser sensor, Ultrasonic sensor or infrared sensor.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Sensing unit 140 can have the semicircle sensing range around the position for setting sensing unit 140.The semicircle There can be about 30cm radius.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Washing machine 1 can include loudspeaker 150.Loudspeaker 150 can export various information.Loudspeaker 150 can be to listen Feel mode exports operator scheme, operating time, Weather information etc..However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Fig. 2 is the block diagram for the part for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention.
Controller 210 can control the operation of washing machine.Controller 210 can control to other part transfers of washing machine Signal and other parts reception control signal from washing machine.Controller 210 can be to other part transfers signals of washing machine To control other parts of washing machine.
Controller 210 can show that the data being stored in memory 220 or execution are stored in by output unit 260 Program in memory 220 is to handle these data.
Memory 220 can include high-speed random access memory.Memory 220 can include nonvolatile storage, all Such as disk storage device, flash memory device or another non-volatile solid storage device.However, embodiments of the invention are not limited to This.Memory 220 can include readable storage medium storing program for executing.
For example, memory 220 can include EEPROM (EEPROM).However, the reality of the present invention Apply a not limited to this.Recording information in EEPROM or remove information from EEPROM can be under control of the controller 210 Perform.Even if EEPROM can be maintained to when washing machine is powered off and therefore the supply of electric power to EEPROM is interrupted The storage arrangement of the information stored wherein.
Memory 220 can collaboratively store various programs and data with controller 210.It is stored in memory 220 Program can be performed by controller 210.
Memory 220 can store multiple input information corresponding to multiple orders.Washing machine can perform multiple cleanings Operation.For example, washing machine can perform cleaning operation, such as woollen cleaning, common cleaning, dry or dry.However, this hair Bright embodiment not limited to this.
Input voice messaging or pose information that information can include corresponding to various orders.For example, input information can With with the posture or voice match that are sensed by sensing unit 230.
Washing machine can perform the order corresponding to cleaning operation.Controller 210 can compare and be stored in memory 220 In order corresponding to input information and the information that is sensed by sensing unit 230.
Whether the input that controller 210 can determine to be sensed by sensing unit 230 is with inputting any one in information Matching.When it is determined that the input information of matching be present, controller 210 can be controlled so that defeated in response to the input information of matching Go out unit 260 or door display unit 250 is driven.
Controller 210 is turned on or off in a manner of alternative a display unit 250 and output unit 260 And display output unit 260 or door display unit 250 can be come in a manner of light pattern, if they are opened.
Controller 210 can based on the input with being sensed by sensing unit 230 it is corresponding input information and selected with the two One mode makes output unit 260 and door display unit 250 activate or inactivate.
In the multiple embodiments of the invention that will be described below, controller 210 can be determined by sensing unit Matching relationship between 230 postures sensed or voice and input information.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this. For example, the object with inputting information matches can be inputted by input block 240.
Input information can include being used to close output unit 260 and open the first input letter of a display unit 250 Cease and for opening output unit 260 and closing the second input information of a display unit 250.
When the posture or voice that are sensed by sensing unit 230 and the first input information matches, controller 210 can be with Close output unit 260 and open a display unit 250.When the posture or voice sensed by sensing unit 230 and During two input information matches, controller 210 can open output unit 260 and close a display unit 250.
Sensing unit 230 can sense the posture or voice of object.Sensing unit 230 can include being used to sense object The subject sensor of motion and the speech transducer for sensing external voice in it is at least one.
When sensing unit 230 is the subject sensor for sensing the motion of object, subject sensor can sense The posture of object in preset distance.When sensing the motion of object, subject sensor can be transmitted to controller 210 and sensed As a result.Subject sensor can be included selected from least one of ultrasonic sensor, laser sensor and infrared sensor.So And embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
In another embodiment, sensing unit 230 can be for whether to sense the casing for the outward appearance for forming washing machine The touch sensor touched.Sensing unit 230 can sense whether washing machine is touched and controller 210 can check With the order for performing the information for including being sensed by sensing unit 230.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.Touch and pass Sensor can be selected from the acceleration transducer for sense vibrations, the sensor for sensing electrostatic and for sensing pressure Any one of pressure sensor.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
In another embodiment, sensing unit 230 can include camera., should when sensing unit 230 includes camera Camera can continuously catch the preset range near washing machine.Sensing unit 230 can be transmitted by shining to controller 210 The image of cameras capture.Controller 210 can analyze the motion of the user included in the picture to check and perform order.
Sensing unit 230 can include the voice recognition sensor (not shown) for sense speech.Sensing unit 230 can To sense the voice of user and transmit sensing result to controller.
In another embodiment, multiple sensing units 230 can be set.Sensing unit 230 can include being selected from ultrasonic wave Sensor, infrared sensor, laser sensor, vibrating sensor, multiple sensors of touch sensor and camera.However, Embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Input block 240 can include multiple buttons or touch panel.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this. Multiple input blocks 240 can be set.Input block 240 can include being used for the light source for showing light pattern.When input block 240 During including multiple buttons, button can show pending order or mode of operation with light pattern.However, the implementation of the present invention Example not limited to this.
Input block 240 can indicate the degree of operation or the various operations of control of washing machine.
In fig. 2, input block 240 and sensing unit 230 are set separately.However, input block 240 and sensing are single Member 230 can be integrated and sensing unit 230 can be the concept of inclusive to allow various inputs.For example, sensing is single Member 230 can be included except for sensing mechanical button or touch pads of the posture either in addition to the sensor of voice.
Door can open and close introduces clothing, roller import by it.Door can be with variously-shaped formation.Men Ke With centre, for showing at least one light pattern the door display unit 250 including being disposed in its edge or outside.
The edge of door can be with variously-shaped formation.For example, door can be with quadrangle form or round-shaped formation.So And embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Door display unit 250 can include light source and light conducting member, and the light conducting member is used to guide from light caused by light source So as to equably launch light on the edge of light source.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Door display unit 250 can show the relevant various information of operation with washing machine.Door display unit 250 can wrap Include the edge part 252 and/or central portion 254 being arranged at the flange of door.
Door display unit 250 can include being used for the light source (not shown) for launching light, the light by light source launched for guiding Light guide section and for using from light guide section provide light display image panel of LCD (not shown).However, this hair Bright embodiment not limited to this.
In another embodiment, it is a kind of Organic Light Emitting Diode of area source that door display unit 250, which can include, (OLED).However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
When door display unit is opened, controller can use the area of the light pattern shown by door display unit to show The progress extent of cleaning operation.For example, door display unit can be shown clearly by the area of the light pattern shown by edge part 252 Wash the progress extent of operation.
When door display unit is deactivated, output unit can show the progress information of cleaning operation using text.When When door display unit is activated, output unit can show cleaning behaviour by the area of the light pattern shown by edge part 252 The progress extent of work intuitively checks the progress extent of cleaning operation so as to user.
Edge part 252 and central portion 254 can show different types of information.For example, edge part 252 can use movement Light pattern (animation) show cleaning operation progress extent and central portion 254 can use text or picture come show and by The different information of information that edge part 252 is shown.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.For example, edge part can be with not Same phase shows the progress extent of cleaning operation relative to 12 o'clock in the clockwise direction or in the counterclockwise direction.
Edge part 252 and central portion 254 can be following conceptual parts, i.e., one of display device is divided into that This two different part or two display devices.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Output unit 260 can show the various information of washing machine.Output unit 260 can include being used to visually show Show the display unit 262 of the information of washing machine and for acoustically showing the loudspeaker 264 of the information of washing machine.However, this The embodiment not limited to this of invention.
Communication unit (not shown) can be to the transmission signal of controller 210 and from the reception signal of controller 210.Communication unit (not shown) can receive various information from external server.For example, communication unit (not shown) can connect from external server Receive Weather information and the Weather information received is transferred to controller.
Position sensor (not shown) can sense the current location of washing machine.For example, position sensor (not shown) can With including global positioning system (GPS) module.Position sensor (not shown) can sense with multiple GPS satellite assisted communications The current location of washing machine.
Fig. 3 to 6 is the view for the state of a control for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention.
With reference to figure 3, can be included according to the washing machine of the embodiment:For sensing the sensing unit 140 of various inputs;With In the output unit 120 of the mode of operation of display washing machine;For showing the door display unit 112 of light pattern;For storage pair Should be in the memory (not shown) of multiple input information of multiple orders;With controller (not shown), the controller is used for when sense Survey whether the input for determining to sense when unit 140 senses outside input matches and ring with any one in input information It should be controlled in the input information of matching so that output unit 120 or door display unit 112 are driven.
Output unit 120 can show the various information on cleaning operation.In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, output unit 120 display cleaning operation types, remaining time and current time.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Sensing unit 140 can sense and install the preset range of the position of sensing unit 140 apart.For example, sensing is single Member 140 can sense the posture or voice of user.Sensing unit 140 can transmit the letter sensed to controller (not shown) Breath.Whether the information that controller (not shown) can determine to be sensed by sensing unit 140 (is not shown with being stored in memory Go out) in input information in any one matching.
When being matched by the information that sensing unit 140 senses with any one in input information, controller (does not show Go out) output unit 120 or door display unit 112 can be turned on or off based on the input information of matching.
When sensing unit 140 is the subject sensor for sensing the posture of object, sensing unit 140 can sense The preset range in the front of washing machine 1.When sensing unit 140 is the speech transducer for sense speech, sensing unit 140 can To sense the voice with predetermined volume or more louder volume.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
In the embodiment shown in fig. 3, sensing unit 140 can sense the posture A of user.For example, when user is made hand During the posture A put down, sensing unit 140, which can sense the posture and the posture sensed is transferred into controller, (not to be shown Go out).
Whether the posture A that controller (not shown) can determine to be identified by sensing unit 140 (does not show with being stored in memory Go out) in input information in any one matching.
In the input information for finding to match with the posture A identified by sensing unit 140, controller (not shown) can be with base One in output unit 120 and door display unit 112 is opened in input information and closes another.
Input information can include being used to close output unit 120 and open the first input letter of a display unit 112 Cease and for opening output unit 120 and closing the second input information of a display unit 112.
For example, when the input information matches of the posture A identified by sensing unit 140 and first, controller (not shown) can To close output unit 120 and open a display unit 112.
When receiving operation signal from controller (not shown), the unlatching of door display unit 112 can use light pattern Such as light animation is shown.Light pattern can include variously-shaped light.For example, door display unit 112 can be at the edge of door 110 Place is shown in the clockwise direction from the light pattern of 12 o'clock movement to indicate the unlatching of a display unit 112.In another implementation In example, door display unit 112 can make ring light pattern flickers lasting predetermined time at the flange of door 110.However, this hair Bright embodiment not limited to this.
Door display unit 112 can include being arranged in the edge part at the flange of door.When door display unit 112 is opened, Edge part can show rotation light pattern to indicate that a display unit 112 has been switched on.
In another embodiment, door display unit 112 can show the light pattern circularly rotated and then make ring Shape light pattern glitters several times.
With reference to figure 4, door display unit 112 and 114 can include the central portion 114 and cloth for being arranged in the centre of door 110 Put the edge part 112 at the flange of door 110.
Edge part 112 and central portion 114 can be following conceptual parts, i.e., one of display device is divided into that This two different part or two display devices.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Central portion 114 can show text message.For example, central portion 114 can use the class of text display cleaning operation Type or remaining time.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.
Edge part 112 can use the progress extent of light pattern display cleaning operation.Edge part 112 can show ring light Pattern.Alternately, edge part 112 can fill the ring according to the progress extent of cleaning operation.
For example, edge part 112 can show the light figure from 12 o'clock to phase angle corresponding with the progress extent of cleaning operation Case.For example, when cleaning operation has been in progress only about half of, edge part 112 can show the right side from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock Semi-ring light pattern.When cleaning operation be in progress about 1/3 when, edge part 112 can be shown with 120 degree from 12 o'clock Angle light pattern.
With reference to figure 5, controller (not shown) can be turned on or off defeated based on the input sensed by sensing unit 140 Go out unit 120 or door display unit 112 and 114.
Sensing unit 140 can sense outside input.In the embodiment shown in fig. 5, sensing unit 140 senses the appearance of user Gesture B.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.For example, the sense speech of sensing unit 140.
Whether the posture B that controller (not shown) can determine to be identified by sensing unit 140 (does not show with being stored in memory Go out) in input information in any one matching.
In the input information for finding to match with the posture B identified by sensing unit 140, controller (not shown) can be with base One in output unit 120 and door display unit 112 and 114 is opened in input information and closes another.
Input information can include being used to close output unit 120 and open the first defeated of a display unit 112 and 114 Enter information and for opening output unit 120 and closing the second input information of a display unit 112 and 114.
For example, when the input information matches of the posture B identified by sensing unit 140 and second, controller (not shown) can To open output unit 120 and close a display unit 112 and 114.
When receiving operation signal from controller (not shown), the unlatching of output unit 120 can be shown using animation.Example Such as, when output unit 120 is opened, can show from the reciprocal light pattern of a lateral opposite side.However, embodiments of the invention Not limited to this.The unlatching of output unit 120 can be shown using various methods.
When output unit 120 is opened, remaining time or the type of cleaning operation can be shown.However, the present invention Embodiment not limited to this.
With reference to figure 6, input block 130 can be opened together with output unit 120/closed.
Input block 130 can show light pattern.For example, input block 130 can show annular or semi-circular light figure Case.
Sensing unit 140 can sense outside input.In the embodiment shown in fig. 6, sensing unit 140 senses the appearance of user Gesture B.However, embodiments of the invention not limited to this.For example, the input sensed by sensing unit 140 can be posture or Voice.
Whether the posture B that controller (not shown) can determine to be identified by sensing unit 140 (does not show with being stored in memory Go out) in input information in any one matching.
In the input information for finding to match with the posture B identified by sensing unit 140, controller (not shown) can be with base One in output unit 120 and door display unit 112 is opened in input information and closes another.
Input information can include being used to close output unit 120 and open the first input letter of a display unit 112 Cease and for opening output unit 120 and closing the second input information of a display unit 112.
For example, when the input information matches of the posture B identified by sensing unit 140 and second, controller (not shown) can To open output unit 120 and close a display unit 112.
When receiving operation signal from controller (not shown), the unlatching of output unit 120 can be shown using animation.Example Such as, when output unit 120 is opened, can show from the reciprocal light pattern of a lateral opposite side.However, embodiments of the invention Not limited to this.The unlatching of output unit 120 can be shown using various methods.
When output unit 120 is opened, remaining time or the type of cleaning operation can be shown.However, the present invention Embodiment not limited to this.
Multiple input blocks 130 can be set.For example, input block 130 can be arranged in the left upper end and upper right of casing At end.For example, when output unit 120 operates, input block 130 can use the unlatching of light pattern display output unit 120.
Fig. 7 is the flow chart for the control method for showing washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention.
With reference to figure 7, the control method of washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention includes:Sensed using sensing unit outside The step of input (S310);Determined when sensing outside input the outside input that senses whether with multiple pre-stored inputs In information any one matching the step of (S320);It is based on when outside input matches with any one in input information The input information of matching and output unit and door display unit unlatching/closing is shown cleaning information in a manner of alternative The step of (S330).
Sense outside input the step of (S310), sensor, touch pads or mechanical button can be used to receive outside Input.For example, the surrounding environment of washing machine can be sensed for sensing the posture of object or the sensor of voice.Outside input Can be the concept for including various embodiments, the posture and voice and mechanical input of such as user.
When sensing outside input, whether controller can determine the posture sensed or voice with being stored in storage Input information matches (S320) in device.Input information can be included in order and posture or voice for controlling washing machine Between matching relationship.
When checking the input information matched with the input sensed by sensing unit, controller can be based on the defeated of matching Enter information and perform control.Controller can show in a manner of alternative output unit and door based on the input information of matching Show unit unlatching/closing to show cleaning information (S330).
The unlatching/closing output unit or door display unit the step of, the unlatching of output unit or door display unit/ Closing can be shown using animation.
The control method of washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention may further include the progress for checking cleaning operation The step of progress extent of the step of degree and display cleaning operation.Controller can check the progress extent of cleaning operation.Control Device processed can show the progress extent of cleaning operation by output unit or door display unit.Door display unit or output are single Member can use the progress extent of text or pattern displaying cleaning operation.
Door display unit can be shown in the edge of door from 12 o'clock to phase corresponding with the progress extent of cleaning operation The light pattern at angle.
The control method of washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention may further include distance of the measurement away from object Step.In the step of sensing outside input, when outside input is the posture of user, the width for the posture that input block senses Degree (size) can be changed based on the distance away from object.For example, sensing unit can sense the distance away from user.Controller can To change the degree of the posture sensed by sensing unit or the amplitude of voice based on the distance away from user.
For example, when the distance between user and washing machine is when beyond predetermined distance range, even if posture or voice Amplitude be small, the posture sensed or voice can also be identified.For example, when the distance between user and washing machine exists When in predetermined distance range, if posture or the amplitude of voice are small, controller may ignore the posture that senses or Voice.
Although all elements for forming embodiments of the invention are described as being integrated into single piece or grasped as single piece Make, but the present invention should not necessarily be limited by this embodiment.According to embodiment, in the purpose of the present invention and scope, all elements One or more can be optionally integrated into and as one or more operation.
Each in these elements may be embodied as independent hardware.Alternately, some or institute in these elements The some or institute's functional program combined with execution in one or more hardware can be optionally combined to by having In the computer program of module.
Those skilled in the art of the invention can easily inference form computer program multiple codes and code segment. Computer program can be stored in computer-readable medium so as to be read by computer and perform computer program to implement Embodiments of the invention.Computer program memory medium can include magnetic recording medium, optical record medium and carrier media.
Term " comprising " described here, "comprising" or " having " should be construed to be not excluded for other elements but enter One step includes this other elements, because corresponding element is probably intrinsic, unless otherwise addressing.
All terms including technology or scientific terminology have generally to be managed with one skilled in the art of the present invention The identical implication of solution, unless otherwise addressing.
Usually used term, the term such as defined in dictionary, it should be based on context construed to and correlation technique Implication it is consistent.Unless significantly defining in the present invention, explained not as implication that is preferable or excessively formalizing this Term.
Although in order to schematically be intended to disclose the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can To understand, without departing from the following claims in the case of the scope and spirit of present invention disclosed, can such as carrying out Various modifications, addition and replacement.
The disclosed embodiments are not to provide the technological concept for being used for limiting the present invention but illustrate this hair in the present invention Bright technological concept.Therefore, the scope of technological concept of the invention is not limited by this embodiment.Protection scope of the present invention should This is determined by the reasonable dismissal of appended claims, and all technological concepts fallen in the full scope of equivalents of the present invention should solve It is interpreted as covereding in the interest field of the present invention.
Industrial applicibility
In washing machine according to an embodiment of the invention and its control method, cleaning can be intuitively being provided the user The progress extent of operation.Therefore, the present invention is industrially applicable.

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1. a kind of washing machine, including:
Sensing unit, the sensing unit sense various inputs, and the sensing unit includes voice recognition sensor and object passes Sensor;
Output unit, the output unit show the mode of operation of the washing machine;
Door display unit, the door display unit be disposed to show light pattern;
Memory, the memory storage multiple input information corresponding with multiple orders;With
Controller, the controller be used to determining when the sensing unit senses outside input sensed input whether with Any one matching in the input information, and control in response to the input information matched so that the output unit and At least one in the door display unit is driven,
Wherein, when the sensing unit senses the first input information, the controller is opened the door display unit and closed The output unit is closed, and
When the sensing unit senses the second input information, the controller is closed described in the door display unit and unlatching Output unit,
Wherein, the door display unit includes:
Edge part, the edge part are arranged in the edge of door;With
Central portion, the central portion are arranged in the centre of the door;
Wherein, the controller inspection cleans information and the progress extent of cleaning operation is shown by the door display unit,
Wherein, the edge part and the central portion show different types of information.
2. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the subject sensor includes camera;
The subject sensor senses the posture of the object, and the controller inspection by the sensing unit with being sensed Posture corresponding to input information.
3. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the voice recognition sensor identifies voice, and the control Device inspection is corresponding with the voice sensed by the sensing unit to input information.
4. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the posture of the sensing unit sensing object or the language of user Sound, and the input information includes pose information corresponding with the posture of the object and institute's predicate with the user Voice messaging corresponding to sound.
5. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the controller makes the door display single in a manner of alternative First and described output unit is turned on or off, and shows that the output unit or the door show using the light pattern Show the unlatching of unit.
6. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the controller is based on the institute with being sensed by the sensing unit State the input information corresponding to input and activate the output unit and the door display unit in a manner of alternative Or inactivation.
7. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the door display unit is opened, the controller use by The area of the light pattern that the door display unit is shown shows the progress extent of the cleaning operation.
8. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, the edge part relative to 12 o'clock in the clockwise direction or The progress extent of the cleaning operation is shown with different phases in the counterclockwise direction.
9. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the door display unit is opened, the edge part display rotation The light pattern turned is to indicate that the door display unit has been switched on.
10. washing machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the door display unit is closed, the output unit uses Text shows the cleaning operation information on cleaning operation.
11. washing machine according to claim 10, wherein, when the door display unit is opened, the central portion uses Text shows the cleaning operation information, and the cleaning operation information includes the letter on process or remaining time Breath, the process is a type of cleaning operation.
12. washing machine according to claim 1, further comprises:For receiving multiple input blocks of user command, its Described in input block in response to the output unit unlatching/closing and by unlatching/closing.
13. a kind of control method of washing machine, including:
Outside input is sensed by sensing unit, the sensing unit includes voice recognition sensor and subject sensor;
When sensing outside input, it is determined that the outside input sensed whether with multiple pre-stored input information appoint One matching;
When the outside input matches with any one in the input information, based on the input information matched with the two Output unit and door display unit are opened/closed to the mode for selecting one, to show cleaning information;
Check the progress extent of cleaning operation;With
The progress extent of the cleaning operation is shown by the output unit or the door display unit, the door is shown Unit includes edge part and central portion, and the edge part is arranged in the edge of door, and the central portion is arranged in the door At centre,
Wherein, the edge part and the central portion show different types of information,
Unlatching/closing output unit or door display unit include:
The first input information is sensed with the sensing unit accordingly to open the door display unit and close the output Unit, and
The second input information is sensed with the sensing unit accordingly to close the door display unit and open the output Unit.
14. control method according to claim 13, wherein, unlatching/closing output unit or the door are shown Unit includes:Unlatching/closing of the output unit or the door display unit is shown using light pattern.
15. control method according to claim 13, wherein, showing the progress extent of the cleaning operation includes:Institute The edge for stating door is shown from 12 o'clock to phase corresponding with the progress extent of the cleaning operation by the door display unit The light pattern at angle.
16. control method according to claim 13, further comprises:Measurement and object distance, wherein, feeling When surveying the outside input, when the outside input is the posture of user, the posture that the input block senses Amplitude with the object distance apart based on changing.
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